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Shahed 136 vs Switchblade 600

Shahed 136 vs Switchblade 600 at a glance — top speed 185 vs 185 km/h, range 2,500 vs 80 km, max takeoff weight 200 vs 15 kg.

HESA Shahed 136 military drones side profile drawing
🇮🇷 Shahed 136
AeroVironment Switchblade 600 military drones side profile drawing
Specifications
Shahed 136 Switchblade 600
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Drones Military Drones
Manufacturer HESA AeroVironment
First flight 1 January 2021 1 January 2019
Year introduced 2021 2022
Number produced 26000 units N/A
Average unit price $193K --
Wingspan 2.5 m -- m
Length 3.5 m 1.3 m
Maximum speed 185 km/h 185 km/h
Operational range 2,500 km 80 km
Service ceiling 4,000 m -- m
Max. takeoff weight 200 kg 15 kg
Empty weight -- kg 15 kg
Total thrust 1 x 37 kW --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Switchblade 600 is faster with a maximum speed of 185 km/h compared to the Shahed 136's 185 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 136 has a longer range at 2,500 km compared to the Switchblade 600's 80 km.
Which can fly higher, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 136 has a higher service ceiling at 4,000 meters (13,123 ft) compared to the Switchblade 600's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 136 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 200 kg compared to the Switchblade 600's 15 kg.
Which is larger, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 136 is longer at 3.5 meters compared to the Switchblade 600's 1.3 meters.
Which entered service first, the Shahed 136 or Switchblade 600?
The Shahed 136 entered service first in 2021, 1 years before the Switchblade 600 which entered service in 2022.